Happy Monday! What are Your Plans this Week?

[☕: @by.asd][🧣: @lamonadesignsjm]

I am Gabrielle Burgess, Radiologic Technologist by trade, also Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle.

Suga Lifestyle #issalifestyle :
I am a Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, passionate about Sports, Health & Wellness. I will be conducting my Personal Training sessions all week, while getting a little me time in with Spinning and Tennis.

My website, sugalifestyle.com and Instagram/Facebook pages, @sugalifestyle highlights this passion in addition to my love for Painting with my GW Art, giving back and discovering naturally talented local Artisans and the best Food spots across Jamaica.

So I’ll also be busy planning my annual Christmas Connection to be held on DECEMBER 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus showcasing local artisans and businesses in the MSME sector.

Also very thankful for an early Christmas order for my GW Art (Ig: @gwartbygabby), so will be 🖌🎨 too.

Excuse me, as I continue to drink my Jablum Coffee!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle), Twitter & TikTok (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.

Top Up that Coffee & Love Every Sip with a Mug by ASD!

Suga sporting her locally designed top & Mug by ASD

ASD will be showcasing a range of her designer Clothing and other illustrated lifestyle products at Suga Lifestyle’s Tailored Jamaican!

Tops, Dresses, Art pieces, Scarves, Lingerie, Rompers & more.

SAVE THE DATE to SHOP ASD and 16 other talented, local Suga Artisans at The Jamaica Pegasus on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021, 10AM – 6PM.
FREE entry, Masks required 😷

Sponsored by The Jamaica Pegasus, Virtual Mart Jamaica & True and Natural Soap Co.!
Fashion Show @ 1PM.

Have an awesome, productive week & be safe!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle), Twitter & TikTok (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.

Signs of Autism and the Perfect Book for Parents of Autistic Kids

20190407_203134.jpg

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is presented when a child’s social skills are challenged, they have repetitive behaviors and when they face difficulty with speech and nonverbal communication.

Autism can present itself at different stages of a child’s life, even up to age 3. It is important for parents or caregivers to learn the signs of Autism to seek professional help if necessary.

***Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who don’t have autism show a few. That’s why professional evaluation is crucial.***

● SIGNS OF AUTISM

By 6 months

  • Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions
  • Limited or no eye contact

By 9 months

  • Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions

By 12 months

  • Little or no babbling
  • Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving
  • Little or no response to name

By 16 months

  • Very few or no words

By 24 months

  • Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating)

At any age

  • Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
  • Avoidance of eye contact
  • Persistent preference for solitude
  • Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
  • Delayed language development
  • Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
  • Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
  • Restricted interests
  • Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
  • Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

[Source: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism ]

Are you a parent of an Autistic Child? 

If so, here is the perfect book by a Jamaican Author for you and your child that is available on Amazon.

20190407_203453

By: Gabrielle Burgess

If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle), Twitter (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.